Nuevos retos de la política exterior latinoamericana frente al siglo XXI

In this article the evolution of Latin American foreign policy during the last several decades is examined. Both the outstanding junctures of regional foreign policy, as well as those factors that have affected its development are highlighted. In turn, the author attempts to situate the possibility of a common Latin American foreign policy at present within the framework of the transformations created through the generalized adoption of the Washington Consensus, and in general, by the new post-Cold War global order. Finally, a series of alternatives that could plausibly increase the region's margins for action and autonomy on the global stage are identified.